When a noncustodial parent refuses to pay child support, you may be left wondering what options are available. It may require legal assistance from a child custody lawyer in Texas. Child support payments are enforced a number of ways. In many cases, the payments are automatically deducted from … [Read more...]
Requirements of Visitation and Child Support in Texas
Divorce separates parents but shouldn’t separate the parents from their children. Unfortunately, some parents try to do just that. Complicating the situation is child support. In Texas, non-custodial parents with a court-ordered child support agreement need to make their payments, whether the … [Read more...]
Consequences & Solutions: Not Paying Child Support in Texas
Unemployment numbers are affecting parents’ ability to pay their child support in Texas. Child support laws in Texas can send a non-paying parent to jail for up to 6 months or even longer. A Dallas child support lawyer may be able to assist you in possibly modifying your child support orders to meet … [Read more...]
Establishing Paternity for Child Support in Texas
When trying to collect child support in Texas, unmarried couples will need to establish paternity first. If you’re trying to collect payments from an ex-partner, it’s best to discuss your situation with a Texas family law lawyer to see exactly what needs to be done. When you request information, … [Read more...]
Modifying Payments for Child Support in Texas
For most cases, attorneys, family courts, and parents determine the appropriate amount of child support in Texas using a state-supported child support calculator. If for some reason, you or your ex want to modify the support payments, you can you speak to a Texas family law lawyer to discuss how to … [Read more...]
I Lost My Job—What Happens to Child Support in Texas? A Step‑by‑Step Modification Guide for North Texas Parents
If you lose your job in Texas, your child support does not automatically change. You must keep paying under the current child support order until a judge signs a new one. Act quickly: request a review through the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) or file a modification petition in court. … [Read more...]


